Home Remedies for Hypothyroidism

Thyroid gland is a small mass of tissue that is present on either
side of the trachea or in general a windpipe. It is one of the most
important organs of the human body. The entire body systems run on
metabolism and metabolism is controlled majorly by the help of thyroid
gland.

Hypothyroidism is the condition that
results from malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland
produces insufficient quantity of the thyroid hormone called as
thyroxin. This situation is also developed from the pituitary
deficiency, but it is generally due to some abnormality in thyroid gland
by birth (called as congenital/deformity) anomaly.

There are many
ways to treat the thyroid gland. One of the best ways is adopting home
remedy. Home remedy starts from your kitchen and undoubtedly helps in
preventing, controlling and treating the diseased condition. There are
many benefits of home remedies and one out of them is the cost.

Home remedies
are comparatively cheaper and affordable than other therapies to treat
hypothyroidism. Here are some of the home remedies that can be very
effective in treating and controlling the thyroid gland. Many of them do
not decrease or increase thyroid function but it regulates the gland to
produce enough quantity of hormone.

1 Spirulina is considered as
good health booster and thyroid regulator. There are many products
available in the market containing this wonderful herb.

2 Take black Cohosh that helps in balancing the estrogen levels and can also be useful in controlling thyroid gland function.

3
Mullein covers and protects the cells and reduces the inflammation of
the glands including thyroid gland. This is very useful in case of
goiter.

4 Agnus castus can support the pituitary gland and can
help balancing estrogen that is known to interfere with normal thyroid
functions.

5 Siberian Ginseng is very useful for adrenal and thymus glands and therefore also helpful to support thyroid health.

6
Another good home remedy for thyroid gland is to have primrose oil.
This is the fatty acid that restores the functions of the thyroid gland.

7
Regular intake of vitamin B complex is extremely helpful in treating
thyroid conditions. Taking them also prevent other minor diseases. You
should include green leafy vegetables. Vitamin B complex can also be
taken as pills. It improves the cellular oxygenation and gives us
energy. The group provides immunity and rejuvenates the body.

8 Bladder wrack is rich in natural iodine. This will be very beneficial in preventing and treating various thyroid disorders.

9
Food from the kitchen that contains calcium, zinc, iron, copper,
manganese, terbium, and neodymium are very useful minerals and trace
elements those are necessary for the good health of thyroid gland.

10
Go for the low calorie food. Cut down on cakes, biscuits, sweets and
alcoholic drinks those are relatively high in calories but low in
nutrients.

11 Go for the food that is rich in vitamin A like
yellow vegetables, eggs, carrots and dark green leafy vegetables that
are thyroid boosters.